政府新闻
上海论坛促进外商投资、政策创新 2025-12-02
The International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai is expected to attract more than 10 new foreign-invested projects, potentially boosting investment by over 30 billion yuan ($4.24 billion). The figures underscore the forum's growing influence on Shanghai's economic development and policy-making.
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, an IBLAC member, actively advocated for including hyperlipidemia management into basic public health services in Shanghai, aiming to reduce cardiovascular incidents.
Novartis Board Chairman Giovanni Caforio also announced the launch of the “City Cardiovascular Health Action” program, a flagship initiative by the foundation, to support Shanghai's cardiovascular health blueprint.
New council members, including Fortune Global 500 companies such as Nike, Veolia, Vale, SK Group, and Mizuho Financial Group, as well as Adidas, have committed to contributing to Shanghai's urban development strategy, despite their varied national origins and industry sectors.
China represents Adidas' largest single-country market, generating 3.459 billion euros in revenue last year, a 10.3 percent increase. Veolia's Pudong project provides nearly 2 million cubic meters of drinking water daily to 4.3 million residents in the district.
Vale, a Brazilian mining company, shipped approximately 140 million tons of high-quality iron ore to China in the first three quarters of this year, accounting for 62 percent of its global iron ore sales.
Xie Xue, president of Vale China, noted that the company's first office and China headquarters are in Shanghai. She said Vale aims to leverage Shanghai to expand across the country, adding that their focus on technological innovation and green, low-carbon transition aligns with Shanghai's development direction.
Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff described IBLAC as a platform for dialogue between government and enterprises, enabling the company to understand Shanghai's needs and develop relevant technologies.
Adidas has already submitted a report recommending that Shanghai develop standardized guidelines for event organization covering the entire event lifecycle, develop a one-stop online platform for sports events, and build a "highway" for overseas events to enter the city.
Adidas Greater China headquarters will move to Xuhui district’s West Bund, and the company plans to continue its involvement in events such as the Shanghai Half Marathon and the Shanghai Sports Festival, in addition to premiering numerous products in the city, according to Bjoern Gulden, CEO of Adidas Group.
Mizuho Bank is deepening its presence in ASEAN and Central and Eastern European markets, key destinations for Chinese companies "going global", according to Yoshiura Kenya, president of Mizuho Bank China.
Mizuho Securities China received approval in late September to become the first wholly-owned Japanese securities firm in China.
Source: City News Service
